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Judges In Brazil Uphold Former President's Graft Conviction

6:00am January 25, 2018

by Philip Reeves

Brazilians were transfixed as an appeals court upheld former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's corruption conviction. The decision promises a vast impact on ballot boxes later this year.

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Trump Calls Turkey's President To Discuss Strikes In Syria

6:00am January 25, 2018

by Peter Kenyon

President Trump spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by phone Wednesday. The White House says Trump urged caution as Turkey attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria.

Hugh Masekela performs during the International Jazz Day 2015 Global Concert in Paris.

What Hugh Masekela Meant To South Africa's Freedom Fighters

5:46pm January 24, 2018

by Courtney Columbus

The jazz trumpeter, who died this week, was an outspoken opponent of apartheid and a longtime social activist. His music was the "soundtrack of the revolution," says author Sisonke Msimang.

How Trump's 'America First' Message Is Playing Out With International Elite

5:26pm January 24, 2018

The Trump administration is in Davos, Switzerland to deliver an "America First" message to the globally-minded government and business leaders at the World Economic Forum. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with economist Nariman Behravesh, who is in Davos.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

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In Davos, Merkel Warns Against 'Poison' Of Right-Wing Populism

5:19pm January 24, 2018

by Simon Schuetz

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's speech at the World Economic Forum warned against isolationism and nationalism. She never mentioned President Trump by name but the speech was seen as a swipe at him.

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, seen speaking at a rally in summer 2016.

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Judges Uphold Lula's Graft Conviction, Scrambling Brazilian Presidential Race

3:33pm January 24, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Three judges unanimously voted Wednesday to uphold former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's graft conviction. The ruling likely derails the popular politician's renewed presidential hopes.

The town sign stands in the snow at the entrance to Davos, Switzerland, host to the 48th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum taking place this week. Donald Trump will be among the attendees.

Why The Internet Loves And Hates Oxfam's Global Inequality Report

3:01pm January 24, 2018

by Tom Murphy

The annual report is intended for the rich and powerful who gather in Davos to talk about world poverty. And it causes the Twittersphere to flare up.

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Breakdown Of Talks In Myanmar Prompts High-Profile Negotiator's Resignation

2:41pm January 24, 2018

by Ashley Westerman

"I cannot in good conscience serve in this role," said former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, as he announced his resignation from the Advisory Board on Rakhine State.

In the play The Homecoming Queen, Kelechi (played by Mfoniso Udofia) is a best-selling novelist who returns to her native village in Nigeria for the first time since leaving for the U.S. 15 years earlier.

New Play: For Nigerian Expat, Going Home Again Is A Real Trip

2:15pm January 24, 2018

by Diane Cole

We talk to the author of The Homecoming Queen, which opened in New York this week. Like the character in her play, Ngozi Anyanwu knows what it's like to live in two very different cultures.

Vehicles burn after a deadly suicide attack in Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday. Gunmen then opened fire on the building.

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Save The Children Suspends Afghanistan Operations After Deadly Attack

2:00pm January 24, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Three staff members were killed and more than a dozen wounded when gunmen attacked the aid organization. ISIS has claimed responsibility; the Taliban have specifically denied any involvement.